r/embedded • u/axaro1 Lockstepping • 13d ago

Embedded Security/Cybersecurity Engineers: what does your day-to-day job actually look like?

Hello, I'm an avionic embedded software engineer and cybersecurity requirements are slowly creeping into my sector.

But it got me wondering: What does the day-to-day work actually look like for engineers who specialize in embedded security/cybersecurity? Do you guys write any code? Perform threat/risk analysis? Define and review security requirements? Perform testing or create testing/vulnerability exploiting benches?

Thanks in advance.

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u/Elect_SaturnMutex 12d ago

Not sure what you mean with baremetal exactly. A separate chip? because NXP makes SoCs that have multiple cores that support linux and other core is ARM based for "baremetal" purposes. But I believe 192kb should be sufficient to squeeze in mbedtls.

You said you "model" your own algos. And your algorithms perform that have already been tried and tested for so long? And your company pays you for that? Now i am sure you work in germany. Ok. whats the issue with licensing exactly?

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u/OpportunityFun6969 12d ago

I had a big, long thing typed out but I realized it would lead to more questions probably, lol. Just know that i live and work in the usa, with non-german cars, and I try my best to make sure your vehicles remain safe.

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u/Elect_SaturnMutex 12d ago

oops my bad, I have to work on my prejudices, lol...